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Newspaper

Greene Recorder

Location

Greene, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

5

Nancy Jo Needham feted at showers before June wedding

Bride elect Nancy Jo Needham received two pre wedding events with guests from Dougherty Charles City Greene and Hampton. Hostesses included Mrs Lyle Morford and Mrs Berle Needham with games prizes won by Mrs Floyd Needham and Mrs Henry Jepsen. She will wed Francis Belknap at First Presbyterian Church Greene on June 25.

Nancy Jo Needham Berton Shultz Homer Hurd Miss Needham Hurd Norman Watson Lawrence Jepsen Erik Anderson Forest Klages Dougherty Charles City Greene Iredale Hampton Lyle Morford Bristow Francis Belknap First Presbyterian Church

Kretzschmar and Schroeder Married at Little Brown Church

Jane Kretzschmar daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kretzschmar united in marriage to Earl Schroeder son of Mr and Mrs Herman Schroeder on Saturday evening at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Reverend Fox officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white dress with a baby pink rose corsage and a blue background. Mrs Howard Schroeder served as maid of honor in a blue dress with white feathered carnation corsage. The groom was attended by his twin brother Howard in a dark suit, Earl wore a dark blue suit. Both wore white carnation boutonnieres. A reception followed at the Kretzschmar home. The bride is a 1961 Greene High School graduate and the groom is employed with Greene Limestone Co.

Jane Kretzchmar Clarence Kretzschmar Earl Schroeder Herman Schroeder Little Brown Nashua Rev Fox Howard Schroeder Howard Earl Greene High School Greene Limestone Co

Supper Hosts honor Held Supper in Waterloo Sunday

Mr and Mrs Marvin Kollmann and Bruce hosted a family Father Day supper in Waterloo. Guests included Mir and Mrs Fred Kullman of Waverly, Mr and Mrs Don Jensen and family of Jesup, Mr and Mrs Don Opperman and family of Allison, and Mr Fred Anderson with Mrs Anna Selven, Mr and Mrs Erik Anderson, Mr and Mrs Graydon Anderson and family, and Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson.

Charles Bier Celebrates 92nd Birthday Milestone

Charles Bier, age 92, celebrated his birthday last Wednesday with a dinner hosted by his son and daughter in law Mrs Floyd Bier and her mother Mrs George Schwab of Charles City. He enjoyed new potatoes from his garden, a hobby he has pursued for 60 years, with potatoes only missing maturation once in that span.

Charles Bier Floyd Bier George Schwab Charles City Charley

Keith Murphys Honored On Sunday Silver Anniversary

Keith Murphy and his wife were honored by their children with an open house at their home last Sunday to celebrate their silver anniversary. About 200 relatives and friends attended, including out of town guests from Nassau Bahamas Westminister Maryland Rockville Missouri Charles City Waverly New Hampton Fredericksburg Dubuque Waterloo Cedar Falls Plainfield Hampton and Marshaltown.

Keith Murphys Nassau Bahamas Westminister Maryland Rockville Rollo Missouri Charles City Waverly New Hampton Fredricksburg Dubuque Waterloo Cedar Falls Plainfield Hampton Marshaltown Sharon Murphy Marcelo Murphy Mary Kathleen Fiore Mary

Bible Class Met On Friday Afternoon

The Cross and Crown Bible Class met at Mrs. Marlene Brinkman's home on Friday afternoon June 16. Fourteen members and one child attended. Mrs. Russell Meyers presided. Mrs. Bessie Bamman read scripture. Mrs. Louise Wells posed quiz questions and Mrs. George Knutson taught. Next meeting planned for June 30 at Mrs. John Gersema's home at 2:00 p.m.

Marlene Brinkman Russell Meyers Bessie Bamman Louise Wells George Knutson John Gersema

Floyd County 4-H Calendar June Events at Clear Lake

Calendar items show a busy June with District 4-H Camp at Clear Lake from June 21 to 23, plus meetings of Boys and County 4-H leaders on June 26 at 8:15 p.m. Extension Office. A June 27 field meeting on chemical weed control in corn runs 9 a.m. to noon at test plots. June 28 features Girls 4-H County Committee and Leader meetings, Swine Producers and Farm Bureau Assembly.

Floyd County Clear Lake Farm Bureau Assembly

Payne Brinkman Vows Repeated in Wilmar Church Sun

Miss Jerrylyn Payne united in marriage to Galen Brinkman at St John’s Lutheran Church Wilmar on Sunday June 18 at 1 30 p m Rev Emmet T Busch officiated the double ring ceremony Parents are Mr and Mrs Lee Payne and Mr and Mrs Theodore Brinkman all of Greene The bride wore a white nylon lace gown with white accessories The matron of honor Jane Schroeder Greene wore a mint green lace dress The groom and best man Francis Belknap wore dark suits with white carnation boutonnieres Reception followed in the church hall After a short wedding trip the couple will live south of town

Jerrylyn Payne Galen Brinkman St. John’s Lutheran Church Wilmar Emmet T. Busch Myr. J Lee Payne Theodore Brinkman Greene Jane Schroeder Francis Belknap Ivan Clikeman Leanne Nielsen Lois Smith Judy Allan Janice Chapman Tudy Eggena Stella Herald of Waterloo Sandra Stewart Mary Ann Menken

Country Cousins Met On Saturday

The Coldwater Country Cousins held their regular meeting on Saturday June 11 at the home of Janice Ritter with Mary Lou Squires assisting. Eighteen members, 3 leaders and 2 guests attended. Achievement day is planned for June 30 at the Presbyterian Church with judging to start by 9 AM. The afternoon program begins at 2 PM. Committee members include Pam Wharton Lynnette Kingery Mary Lou Squires Marge Marsh Yvonne Ruffridge Nancy Hamilton Connie Leavens Janice Ritter Cheryl Brinkman Joyce Crosby Nancy Kaiser Sheila Isaacson Monica Ennen Vikki Kaiser Lynette Shaffer and others handling decor refreshments guest book entries and relaxers.

Coldwater Country Janice Ritter Mary Lou Squires Presbyterian Church Pam Wharton Lynnette Kingery Marge Marsh Yvonne Ruffridge Nancy Hamilton Connie Leavens Cheryl Brinkman Joyce Crosby Nancy Kaiser Shiela Isaacson Monica Ennen Vikki Kaiser Lynette Shaffer

Thompson Family Reunion Held in Marble Rock Park

The 28th Thompson family reunion took place Sunday in Marble Rock City Park with 61 attendees. Don Ritter presided. officers elected for 1962 were Claude Kanter president Paul Flora vice president and Alvira Chambers secretary treasurer. a social afternoon followed with many relatives listed as present.

Thompson Marble Rock Sun Marble Rock Claude Kanter Greene Paul Flora Alvira Chambers Mason City Alice Myrin Clarence Iverson Braham Minnesota Don Ritter Nora Springs Dale Ritter Waterloo June Johnson Betty Ed Hentges Allan Manning Alta Vista Russell Sedgwick Paul Sedgwick Charles City Frank Shook Kenneth Herbert Shook Judy Adams Sandra Stephen Chambers Roy Thompson Vern Thompson Don. Reed Wayne Ritter Paul Flora and Norma

Gregory Senne Celebrates First Birthday At Home

Gregory Senne son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Senne observed his first birthday with a Sunday evening party at the Senne home. Attendees included Verle Barth George Schafer Luchtenburg and families Dora Senne Minnie Kleinschmidt Rick Menken Tom and Kathy Luchtenburgs cousin Gary Luchtenburg who turns six on June 25 joined fifteen young friends from Greene Allison Clarksville Dumont and Waverly. Also present were Mrs John Watson LeMars Miss Mary Wallin St Paul and Mrs W K Barth. Refreshments were served and Gregory received many gifts.

Gregory Senne Floyd Senne Senne Verle Barth John George H. Schafer George Luchtenburg Dora Senne Minnie Kleinschmidt Rick Menken Tom Kathy Gregory Gary Luchtenburg Greene, Allison Clarksville Mont and Waverly Kari Schmidt Kelly Steven Graven Janie Hardy Doug Robert Schueler Cindy Johnson Gwenda Denise Bauman Rodney Miller Wayne Klingbeil Steven Mark Debner Jill Uhlenhopp Steven Wallin John Watson LeMars Mary Wallin St. Paul Minnesota W. K. Barth

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